The Daredevils (1979)
Original title: 雜技亡命隊
The Daredevils is a 1979 Chinese-language action movie directed by Chang Cheh, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Phillip Kwok Chui, Chiang Sheng and Lu Feng.
The General's son Yang escapes a massacre at his home that subsequently sees a corrupt, criminal syndicate in charge of the local forces. Seeking shelter with four good friends who are street performers, Yang plots his revenge though refuses to acknowledge the fearsome odds he faces. The quartet try to convince him to bide his time, but the young avenger sneaks into his former home and, after a battle against a few top fighters, is killed by their leader. When Yang's friends discover his tragic fate, they devise a way of defeating the killers without having to face their mighty army directly.
Quick answers
What is The Daredevils about?
The General's son Yang escapes a massacre at his home that subsequently sees a corrupt, criminal syndicate in charge of the local forces. Seeking shelter with four good friends who are street performers, Yang plots his revenge though refuses to acknowledge the fearsome odds he faces. The quartet try to convince him to bide his time, but the young avenger sneaks into his former home and, after a battle against a few top fighters, is killed by their leader. When Yang's friends discover his tragic fate, they devise a way of defeating the killers without having to face their mighty army directly.
When was The Daredevils released?
The Daredevils was released on 9 June 1979.
How long is The Daredevils?
The Daredevils runs 1h 40m.
Who made The Daredevils?
The Daredevils was directed by Chang Cheh.
Cast
- Phillip Kwok Chui as Liang Guoren
- Chiang Sheng as Chen Feng
- Lu Feng as Fu Quanyi
- Sun Chien as Xinzheng
- Lo Meng as Yang Daying
- Wong Lik as Commander Han Peichang
- Chan Shen as Chief of Staff Xu
- Tony Tam Chun-To as Yuan Biao, Bodyguard #1
- Yu Tai-Ping as Lin Zhen, Bodyguard #3
- Yang Hsiung as Bodyguard #2
- Ng Hong-Sang as Deputy Zhang
- Walter Tso Tat-Wah as Liang Chuan